Entry 1 3/14/07
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
  • Some of the previous reasherch projects were the history of the labyrinths, and mythology.

2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
  • Research to means gathering information about my subject to better my knoledge on the subject.
  • I also see reserch as a form of hard work and sometimes it can seem meaningless. Usually research if for the better.

3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
  • One of my research projects was on mythology. I found it to be a success but a negative experence. I found it negative because it was my first time to actually use noodlebib on my own and i found it very challenging. I found it a success because i recived a good grade on it.


Teacher Response 3-16-07
9 points


Entry 2 3/15/07
1. Reflection on Webbing Process
  • My webbing process today was very difficult. I could not focus or decide on what I should research. Today I got nothing done.


Teacher Response 3-16-07
10 points
If you continue to have difficulty in focusing, please let me know and I'll try to help get you going in the right direction.
Mrs. Goodall



2. Why I Chose This Topic & What I Know About My Topic.
  • I decided to choose medieval warfare. Right now I dont know alot about my subject but I feel it will be very interesting to me. I chose medievil warfare because it seems like a fun and interesting topic.

Teacher Response 3-16-07
10 points
Be careful to format your wiki entries with the correct headings and to copy and paste the questions.

Entry 4 3/19/07
Pre-notetaking activity (in class)

How did medieval warriors fight? - Fat question
What battle methods were used during wars?What type of armor did they use?
Where did the battles take place?
What types of wepons were used in the wars?
What were the wepons made out of?
How did they get transported during the wars?
How many sodliers were used in wars?
Why did they fight against whom they did?
Who was the leader during wars?
How many wars did they loose?
How may wars did they win?
How did they get soldiers were they drafted or did they sign up?
What did thet gain or loose from fighting?
When did the fight take place?

Teacher Response 3-20-07
10 points

Entry 5 3/19/07
Reflections on pre-notetaking
  • I found my pre notetaking alot easier. I could just think of questions and write them down. I had a little trouble thinking of my fat question but i finally got it and think it will be a good one. pre notetaking was not bad at all.

Teacher Response 3-20-07
10 points

Entry 6 3/20/07

What have i learned today?
Today i learned about the different types of soldiers and what particular role they had.
What problems have I had?
Today i only had a few problems on finding a good database. Also it was kindof difficult to search my topic.
How can i overcome these problems?
All i would have to do to overcome these problems is to narrow my key words. Also to approach my topic from different angles.
What will i do next?
Next i will continue to learn about different soldiers, and continue to awnser my fat question.


Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points
Good plan for overcoming the problems. Let me know if you need help.
Mrs. Goodall

Entry 7 3/21/07

What have I learned today?
Today I learned when the first gun shot was ever fired. I also learned the adaptaion of wepons throught medieval times. It was very interesting.
What problems have I had?
Today i just had a little trouble with staying focused on my topic because i was tired.
How can I overcome these problems?
I guess that i should probobly get to sleep a little earlier so that i can focus and really reserch good and learn alot.
What will I do next?
Next i guess ill probobly try to find more information about were soldiers fought and how they entered the army.

Teacher Response 3-22-07
10 points
I could use a little extra sleep myself!
Mrs. G

Entry 8 3/22/07

What have I learned today?
Today i learned alot of real interesting facts. I was especially interested in finding out that a knights sword weighed 32 pounds!
What problems have I had?
Today I really didnt have any problems but i guess i could find out a little more on the armies leaders.
How can i overcome these problems?
I could research and take good notes from good databases or books.
What will I do next?
Next i will start my noodle bib and start siting my sources.

Teacher Response 3-23-07
10 points
You have done a really good job throughout this project. I'm sure your graphic organizer and essay are going to be super!